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Industry Briefs
CRST Van Expedited increases pay
June 24, 2010
| by: Overdrive Staff
CRST Van Expedited has announced an immediate pay increase of up to 6 cents per mile for both recent truck driving school graduates and experienced drivers, depending on their length of time with the company.
“This pay increase is targeted at helping drivers during their first six months of employment with us, when we know times are toughest financially,” says Jim Chapman, recruiting manager. “A recent school graduate will see an average of $75 to $150 more per week, and experienced drivers will be rewarded $100 to $150 more per week based on a 5,000-mile average.”
The company also recently announced the addition of new Volvos and expanded facilities.
